Local Obituaries for Osawatomie, & Surrounding Areas

March 6, 2024

Gary Dean Pearce age 57 died Wednesday March 6, 2024 in Osawatomie, KS.

Gary was born July 16, 1966 in Paola, KS. He was one of four born to Frank Leonard and Mary Jane (Pearce) Dillard. He grew up and attended school in Paola.

After high school, Gary went into the workforce. He remodeled houses,...

February 29, 2024

Mary E. Matney age 78 of Olathe, KS died Thursday February 29, 2024 at her home in Olathe, KS.

Mary was born January 4, 1946 in Enid, OK to Howard Harland and Ruth Agnes (White) Bussell. She grew up in Kansas and attended Jewel Rural High School where she graduated in 1964.

On November 20,...

February 28, 2024

Francis L Wendt, 86, Osawatomie, Kansas, passed away on February 28, 2024, at AdventHealth Hospital, Ottawa, Kansas.

Francis was born December 23, 1937, in Spring Hill, KS. to Max Charles and Lucretia (Berkshire) Wendt. He grew up in Spring Hill and graduated from Spring Hill High School with the Class of 1956. Francis participated in several school...

February 26, 2024

Virginia Frances Waggoner age 94 of Osawatomie, KS died Monday February 26, 2024 at Vintage Park Osawatomie. Ginger was born March 12, 1929 in Paola, KS. She was the eldest of two daughters born to Harold Ulysses and Georgia Frances (Watson) Barber.  She grew up in Osawatomie and attended Osawatomie High School where she graduated with the class of...

February 26, 2024

Patricia Anne Snow age 94 of Lane, KS died Monday, February 26, 2024 at Olathe Hospice House.

Pat was born March 15, 1929 in Osawatomie, KS. She was the eldest of two born to Robert E. “Ted” and Twile Marie (Coburn) Laub. She grew up in Osawatomie and graduated with the Osawatomie Class of 1947.

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February 24, 2024

Robert William Harper Jr age 76 of LaCygne, KS passed away Saturday February 24, 2024 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS.

Bob was born July 14, 1947 in Louisburg, KS. He was the eldest of seven children born to Robert William Sr and Esther Marie (Reeves) Harper. Bob grew up in Louisburg and graduated with the...

February 21, 2024

Jere Lee Carlton, age 75, of Osawatomie, KS, passed away surrounded by loved ones, on the morning of February 21, 2024. Jere was born in Harrison, AR to Kirby and Clara Mae (Mathis) Carlton on July 13, 1948. She was the oldest of five siblings: Janice, JoAnne, Jayne, and Jon. The family relocated to Missouri where she graduated from...

February 4, 2024

Normalee Webster, age 92 of Olathe, KS., formerly of Osawatomie KS, died February 4, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Olathe KS.

Normalee arrived November 6, 1931 in University Park, IA to Roy Parker Glendening and Lela Sophia (Bennington) Glendening residing in University Park, IA.  Normalee was the 7th daughter of 8, and was schooled...

February 4, 2024

Bobby Dean Gibbons, age 92, of Osawatomie, was surrounded by family and friends as he prepared for his departure to Heaven. He arrived at his Heavenly Home on Sunday Morning February 4, 2024. Bobby Dean was a ‘Twin’ born on March 2, 1931. He was ‘born first’ and his sister Dorothy Jean came minutes later. Bobby and Dorothy were...

February 3, 2024

Kyle Robert (Toad) Coleman, age 37, Fontana, Kansas passed away Saturday February 3, 2024. He was born on May 31 1986, in Clinton, Missouri. The son of Terry D. Coleman and Susan K. Coleman. He graduated Prairie View High School in 2005. Following high school, he entered into a five-year apprentice ship and became a Sprinkler Fitter by trade....

February 3, 2024

Barbara Joan (Craig) Lewis of Olathe, Kansas passed away on February 3, 2024. Barbara was born in Iola, KS to Clelia Margaret (Fawks) Craig and William “Bix” Raisbeck Craig on December 1, 1939. She was the oldest of four siblings: Sharon Lybarger, Nancy Calvin, and John Craig. She graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1957 and went on to...

January 27, 2024

Debra Ann Atwood, age 70 of Osawatomie, KS, died Saturday January 27, 2024 in Vassar, KS.

Debi was born April 12, 1953 in Chanute, KS. She was the second of five children born to Charles LeRoy and Ima Jean (Nelson) Doudna. She grew up in Chanute and graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1971....

January 27, 2024

Hillery Allen McVey, age 90, of Paola, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at his home. He was born on January 18, 1934, in Bush City, KS, the second of four children born to Alfred Allen and Genevieve T (Kerr) McVey. Hillery overcame early challenges, including contracting Polio, and went on to lead a diverse and industrious...

January 15, 2024

Carl William White age 88 of Parker, KS died January 15, 2024 at Moran Manor in Moran, KS.

Carl was born March 6, 1935 in Parker, KS. He was the second of four born to Ernest T and Velma Fay (Blakemore) White. He grew up and attended school in Parker.

In 1959, Carl and Wyoma...

December 31, 2023

James Willis Peterson age 78 of Humboldt formerly of Osawatomie, KS died Sunday December 31, 2023 at his home.

Jim was born March 24, 1945 in Salina, KS. He was the youngest of three sons born to John Clair and Dorothy Marie Ruth (Prather) Peterson. Jim grew up in Osawatomie.

In the early 60’s, Jim...

December 26, 2023

Montra Sue (Nichols) Logan was born April 7th 1940 in Aurora, Missouri to Glen and Pearl Nichols. Montra passed away on December 26th 2023 at the age of 83.  She is preceded in death by her husband Curtis and her grandson DaCota DeRemus. She is survived by her brother Joe and his wife Mary Lou Nichols and their children...

December 12, 2023

Stephan (Steve) LaVerne Timm of rural Paola, Kansas passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  Steve was born in Paola, Kansas on February 15, 1956 to LaVerne and Cleta (Stephens) Timm.

Steve grew up in Paola and graduated from Paola High School in 1974.  That same year he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon...

December 11, 2023

Janet Annette Santana age 63 of Paola, KS died Monday December 11, 2023 at the home of a loved one in LaCygne, KS.

Janet was born January 30, 1960 in Olathe, KS. She was the youngest of three children born to Orville George and Velma Elanor (Cox) Barnes. She grew up in Olathe where she attended school...

December 11, 2023

Jeris' family encourages everyone to wear their Chief's gear to the service as Jeris loved the Kansas City Chiefs.

Jeris Leneal Coffelt age 87 of Osawatomie, KS died Monday December 11, 2023 at Vintage Park of Osawatomie.

Jeris was born October 2, 1936 in Paragould, Arkansas. She was the 3rd of 6 children born to...

November 30, 2023

Pauline Frances Peck Pretz November 18, 1929, to November 30, 2023

Pauline Frances Peck Pretz age 94 was born November 18, 1929, in Morris KS, west of Kansas City, KS to Clare Archie Peck and Stella Mae (Siler) Peck, the oldest of three children. She was the last surviving member of the Turner High School class of...